Emily's List endorses Gomez Reyes in 31st District campaign

Eloise Gomez Reyes has won the backing of pro-choice political group Emily's List, the group announced Monday.

Emily's List has endorsed the Democratic candidate Gomez Reyes in her attempt to unseat incumbent Republican Gary Miller and three other Democrats in the 31st Congressional District, which stretches from Upland to Redlands and includes part of San Bernardino.

The political group has supported Gomez Reyes since she announced her campaign outside her Colton law office on April 27.

Less than a month later, they added Gomez Reyes to "the list" availing her to funds from their members.

"Eloise Gomez Reyes is a dedicated and inspiring leader who is ready to take her experience to the national stage," said Stephanie Schriock, president of Emily's List, in an emailed statement.

Gomez Reyes has never held public office, but has been involved in Democratic campaigns, including those of former Rep. Joe Baca, who she'll face in the June primary, along with Redlands Mayor Pete Aguilar, San Bernardino City Unified School District board member Danny Tillman and Miller, R-Diamond Bar.

Gomez Reyes said she celebrated the endorsement with campaign workers, because it opens her to funds from all of the political action committee's lists of donors.

"I'm so excited to get the full endorsement," Gomez Reyes said by phone Monday. "It means a lot coming from an organization such as Emily's List, because they invest in their candidates. It is not a simple endorsement. They really believe in their candidates."